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September 29, 2026 ·9:00 AM Final

178 Sam's Street, Decatur, GA 30030 (Multipurpose Room A1201)

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Agenda — 92 items

  1. A. INSPIRATIONAL
  2. 2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
  3. 2 Administration: Lorraine Cochran-Johnson, CEO, Zachary Williams, Executive Assistant/ Chief Operating Officer, Barbara Sanders-Norwood, County Clerk, Terry G. Phillips, County Attorney
  4. 2 Administration: Lorraine Cochran-Johnson, CEO, Zachary Williams, Executive Assistant/ Chief Operating Officer,Barbara Sanders-Norwood, County Clerk, Terry G. Phillips, County Attorney
  5. B. PRESENTATIONS
  6. C. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
  7. 5 The purpose of public comment is to allow the public to voice county-related requests, concerns or opinions during the Commission meeting. Speakers will only have the opportunity for one public comment per meeting. Each speaker must complete a speaker card and present it to the clerk before the beginning of the public comment portion of the meeting. Cards turned in to the clerk from the time the general meeting is convened (generally 9 A.M.) and by the beginning of public comment portion generally following presentations on the agenda. The clerk will accept cards on a first-come, first-served basis. Prior to the clerk’s call for public comment, speakers who are residents of DeKalb County shall be allowed to speak before residents of other counties are allowed to speak. Once the public comment portion of the meeting begins, speaker cards will no longer be accepted.
  8. 6 Speakers will be allowed to speak for three minutes each and public comment shall not exceed 30 minutes in length. When the buzzer sounds to indicate that time has run out, the speaker will be expected to immediately cease speaking and to yield the podium. Those who submitted speaker cards but did not speak because of the time allotment will be allowed to speak first at the next regularly scheduled Commission meeting without regard to residence. Speakers should always talk directly into the microphone and begin by stating their name, full address and the name of any organization they represent. Abusive, profane or derogatory language, holding up signs, clapping, yelling, standing or laying in the aisles to show support for or opposition to a speaker will not be permitted, but a show of hands or quietly standing in place will be permitted to show support for or opposition to a speaker's position.
  9. D. 10:00 A.M. PUBLIC HEARING
  10. 8 Citizens may speak for or against an item that is considered by law to be a zoning ordinance and each side will have ten minutes to present its case. Citizens may also speak for or against an item that is placed on the public hearing agenda but is not a zoning ordinance. In that case, each side will have five minutes to present its case. In the event there is more than one speaker per side, speakers must divide their time in order to complete their full presentation within the ten-minute time allotment, or the five minute time allotment. When the buzzer sounds to indicate that time has run out, the speaker will be expected to immediately cease speaking and to leave the podium area. Prior to speaking, a speaker shall complete a speaker card and present it when approaching the podium. If a speaker has any documents for the commissioners, the speaker shall provide 10 copies when approaching the podium. Seven copies are for the commissioners and the remaining copies are for the planning director, the county attorney and the clerk. In all zoning ordinance and traffic calming cases, staff shall make their recommendation for action to the Commission first followed by applicants or citizens speaking in favor of the item. Applicants in zoning ordinance cases shall have the right to reserve time for rebuttal. Opponents of a zoning ordinance item shall have no right of rebuttal. For all other items placed on the public hearing agenda, applicants or citizens speaking in favor of the item shall speak first followed by opponents of the item. Once the citizens have finished speaking, staff shall make a recommendation for action to the Commission. At this point, citizens are no longer allowed to speak unless called to the podium by an individual commissioner to answer questions or provide information. Speakers should always talk directly into the microphone and begin by stating their name, address and the name of any organization they represent. Abusive, profane or derogatory language will not be permitted. Holding up signs, clapping, yelling, standing or laying in the aisles to show support for or opposition to a speaker will not be permitted, but a show of hands or quietly standing in place will be permitted to show support for or opposition to a speaker's position.
  11. 9 NONE
  12. 9 Jan Dunaway- 4672 Fellswood Drive, Stone Mountain, GA 30083; Stephen Binney- 1083 Seville Drive, Clarkston, GA 30021; Rosalind McIntyre- (no address provided); Lindsey Farrell- 2339 Briarcliff Commons NE,Atlanta, GA 30345; Ellen Gallow- 137 Inman Drive, Decatur, GA 30030; Joan Monroe- 5499 Woodsong Trace, Stone Mountain, GA 30087; Jackie Malcom- 2427 Pouknoll Drive, Conley, GA; Akilah McDaniel- 3823 Austin Park Lane, Decatur, GA 30032; Sam Levy- 806 Briarcliff Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30306; Leanne Rubeustein- 2985 Lowrauce Drive, Decatur, GA 30083; Kenyanna Jones Moore- 3635 Broadview Court, Decatur, GA 30032; Gina S. Mangham- 8179 Pleasant Hill Road, Lithonia, GA 30058
  13. E. APPEALS
  14. 11 NONE
  15. 12 APPOINTMENTS NOT REQUIRING BOARD ACTION - FOR INFORMATION ONLY
  16. 13 Board of Commissioners - District 1
  17. rea Commission District(s): District 1 Record Appointment of Ruthie Norton to the Environmental Justice and Sustainability Resident Review Group as the District 1 Commissioner appointee. 2026-1351 Read into the record
  18. 15 Board of Commissioners - District 3
  19. 16 Commission District(s): District 3 Record the Appointment of Dr. Michael Paulus as the District 3 Appointee to the DeKalb County Environmental Justice and Sustainability Resident Review Group 2026-1325 Read into the record
  20. F. APPOINTMENTS
  21. 18 Chief Executive Office
  22. 19 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Appoint Angela Chambliss to Post 3 of the DeKalb County Board of Family and Children Services. 2026-1129 Deferred with a stop Pass
  23. 20 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Appoint Ronald Mangum to Post 7 of the DeKalb County Board of Family and Children Services. 2026-1130 Deferred with a stop Pass
  24. G. CONSENT AGENDA
  25. 22 Airport
  26. 23 Commission District(s): 1 and 6 Termination of Standardized Lease Agreement of T-Hangar D-43 with Ryan Funk. There is No Cost to the County. 2026-1307 Approved
  27. 24 Commission District(s): 1 and 6 Termination of Standardized Office Space Lease Agreement 120A with Jason Pace. There is No Cost to the County. 2026-1308 Approved Pass
  28. 25 Commission District(s): 1 and 6 Termination of Standardized T-Hangar Shop G with Skybound Aviation, LLC. There is No Cost to the County. 2026-1314 Approved Pass
  29. 26 Commission District(s): 1 and 6 Standardized T-Hangar Space B-12 Lease Agreement with Brian Williams. There is no cost to the County. 2026-1364 Approved Pass
  30. 27 Clerk to the Board of Commissioners and CEO
  31. 28 Commission District(s): All Approval of the Minutes of the Board of Commissioners Meeting of September 22, 2026 2026-0715 Deferred to the next meeting Pass
  32. 29 Commission District(s): All Approval of the Minutes of the Board of Commissioners Zoning Meeting of September 24, 2026 2026-0732 Deferred to the next meeting Pass
  33. 30 Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs
  34. 31 Commission District(s): All Districts Acceptance of GRPA Boost funding of $90,000 to support Afterschool and Summer Programs in DeKalb County in 2027. To promote youth well-being and connectedness by creating safe and supportive environments. 2026-1291 Approved Pass
  35. 32 The Board may take a 1-Hour Break at 12:00PM
  36. H. PRELIMINARY ITEMS
  37. 34 Board of Commissioners
  38. 35 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts DeKalb County 2027 State Legislative Platform 2026-1359 Approved Pass
  39. 36 Commission District(s): All Districts Placeholder: Board of Commissioners’ 2027 Regular Business and Committee of the Whole Meetings Calendar 2026-1400 Deferred Pass
  40. 37 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts The Board of Commissioners nominates and elects Voting Delegates to Represent DeKalb County in External Association and Organizational Matters. 2026-1419 Approved Pass
  41. 38 Board of Commissioners - District 7
  42. 39 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Adoption of an ordinance to amend Chapter 27 of the Code of DeKalb County, Georgia, to establish Data Center Definitions and Data Center Classifications for regulatory oversight of any potential data center development and operations. 2026-1273 Normal Course
  43. 40 Community Development
  44. 41 Commission District(s): All Rental Assistance and Supportive Services Project for SafeHouse Outreach, Inc. Deferred with a stop Pass
  45. 42 Finance - Risk Management
  46. 43 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts 2027 Medicare Retiree Rates 2026-1327 Deferred with a stop
  47. 44 Police Services
  48. 45 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts To Approve the Use of SPLOST I Funding for Preliminary Design and Cost Feasibility Services for a Proposed Police Special Operations/Evidence Storage Facility in an Amount Not to Exceed $150,000.00. 2026-1384
  49. 46 Public Safety
  50. 47 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts To Approve the Use of SPLOST I, Category 2H Funding for Preliminary Design Services for a Proposed Joint Fire/Police Training Facility in an Amount Not to Exceed $490,797.00. 2026-1387 Normal Course
  51. 48 Public Works - Solid Waste Management
  52. 48 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts To Approve the Use of SPLOST I Funding for Preliminary Design and Cost Feasibility Services for a Proposed Police Special Operations/Evidence Storage Facility in an Amount Not to Exceed $150,000.00. 2026-1384 Deferred with a stop Pass
  53. 48 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts To Approve the Use of SPLOST I Funding for Preliminary Design and Cost Feasibility Services for a Proposed Police Special Operations/Evidence Storage Facility in an Amount Not to Exceed $150,000.00. 2026-1384 Deferred with a stop Pass
  54. 49 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Approval of an Acknowledgment and Agreement by and among DeKalb County, Georgia, Conyers Renewable Power, LLC, and Fifth Third Bank, N.A. related to collateral assignment by Conyers Renewable Power, LLC of its right, title, and interest under its agreements with the County, in connection with financing to be provided by Fifth Third Bank, N.A. to Conyers Renewable Power, LLC. 2026-1381 Approved Pass
  55. 50 Purchasing & Contracting
  56. 51 Purchasing & Contracting - to ERPS Committee
  57. 52 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 6 to Contract No. 1257650 BodyWorn™ Body Camera System (Multi-Year)(Sole Source). For use by the Marshal’s Office, Police Services (PS) and Animal Enforcement Services (AES) to obtain BodyWorn™ Comprehensive Camera Systems and supporting hardware and software accessories. Seeking increase in contract funds for as needed Riot reinstallations and garment modifications. Awarded to Utility Associates, Inc.: Amount Not To Exceed: $91,148.00. 2026-1310 Deferred Pass
  58. 53 Purchasing & Contracting - to OPS Committee
  59. 54 Commission District(s): All Change Order No. 4 to Contract Nos.: 1309666 and 1309686 On-Call Roof Maintenance, Repair, and Replacement Services (Annual Contract with 2 Options to Renew). For use by the Departments of Facilities Management (FM), Recreation Parks and Cultural Affairs (RPCA), Watershed Management (DWM), and Fire Rescue (FR) to obtain roof maintenance, repair, and replacement services at County-owned facilities. Seeking to utilize SPLOST II funds for the roof replacement at Police and Fire Rescue Headquarters and the roof replacement, helipad membrane and waterproofing services at Bobby Burgess and to increase the contracts terms through June 30, 2027. Awarded to National Building Contractors, Inc. and Hawk Construction Company, LLC. Total Amount Not To Exceed: $4,416,997.00. 2026-1230 Deferred with a stop Pass
  60. 55 Commission District(s): All REN - Contract No. 1349754 Installation of Data, Voice and Multimedia Cabling (Annual Contract with 4 Options to Renew). For use by the Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT) to obtain low-voltage and security camera installations, as well as modifications of data, voice and multimedia cabling at various facilities within the County. Exercising 3rd Renewal Option through October 31, 2027. Awarded to R. B. Communications, Inc: Total Amount Not to Exceed: $1,500,000.00. 2026-1245 Approved Pass
  61. 56 Commission District(s): All CA - Cooperative Agreement - Software & SaaS Solutions (OMNIA Partners/ Region 14 Education Service Center (ESC) Contract No. 159768). For use by Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT) to obtain the 3-year purchase of software licenses for the Open Records Request (ORR) Management System. Awarded to Granicus, LLC: Amount Not To Exceed: $411,637.74. 2026-1299 Approved
  62. 57 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 6 to Contract No. 1272818 On Call Architect and Engineering and Design Services for Facilities Management (Multiyear Contract). For use by the Departments of Facilities Management (FM) and Fire Rescue (FR) to obtain on call architect and engineering and design services for Fire Stations 5, 16, and 27. Seeking increase in contract funds and term through December 31, 2028. Awarded to Pond & Company. Amount Not To Exceed: $75,000.00. 2026-1311 Approved Pass
  63. 58 Purchasing & Contracting - to PWI Committee
  64. 59 Commission District(s): All LB - Invitation No. 2026-007-ITB Maintenance and Repair of Manhole Rings, Covers & Valve Boxes (Three (3) Year Multiyear Contract). For use by the department of Watershed Management (DWM) to obtain services for the adjustment, replacement and/or installation of manhole rings, covers, and valve boxes. Recommend award to the responsive and responsible bidders: Kemi Construction Company, Inc., and Precision 2000, Inc. Total Amount Not to Exceed: $7,000,000.00. 2026-1170 Deferred with a stop Pass
  65. 60 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 2 to Contract No. 1284298 Professional Services for Mapping of the Floodplain (Three (3) Year Multiyear Contract). For use by Public Works - Roads and Drainage (R&D) to conduct flood studies and mapping to identify both existing and future land-use and floodplains conditions as required by the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District. Seeking to increase the contract term to December 31, 2027. Awarded to Dewberry Engineers, Inc. CONTRACT TERM INCREASE ONLY. 2026-1171 Approved Pass
  66. 61 Commission District(s): 3, 6 & 7 CO - Change Order No. 5 to Contract No. 1233446 Environmental Monitoring and Gas Collection and Control System (GCCS) Operations and Maintenance Services (Multi-year Contract). For use by Public Works - Solid Waste Management to obtain environmental monitoring, GCCS, operations and maintenance services related to municipal solid waste. Seeking increase in contract funds and term through December 31, 2027. Awarded to Geosyntec Consultants, Inc.: Amount Not to Exceed: $2,868,379.00. 2026-1177 Approved Pass
  67. 62 Commission District(s): All LB - Invitation No. 2026-028-ITB Traffic Pavement Markings (Five (5) Year Multiyear Contract). For use by Public Works - Roads & Drainage (R&D) to obtain traffic pavement marking services. Recommend award to the responsive and responsible bidders: Peek Pavement Marking, LLC, and Autaco Development, Inc. Total Amount Not To Exceed: $3,330,000.00. 2026-1178 Deferred with a stop Pass
  68. 63 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 3 to Contract No. 1348743 Printing Services (Annual Contract with 2 Options to Renew). For use by Public Works - Solid Waste Management and Beautification to obtain various graphic designs, printed materials, and services to distribute information to County residents and citizens. Seeking increase in contract funds and term through December 31, 2026. Awarded to Fuentes Enterprises, Inc., dba IPCOMM: Amount Not to Exceed: $50,000.00. 2026-1191 Approved Pass
  69. 64 Commission District(s): All LB - Invitation No. 2026-063-ITB On Call Concrete and Retainer Walls (Three (3) Year Multiyear Contract). For use by the Department of Watershed Management (DWM) and the Department of Solid Waste Management and Beautification to obtain services for forming, placing and finishing concrete as needed for curbs, gutters, sidewalks, retainer walls, cheekwalls, footings and steps. Recommend award to the lowest, responsive and responsible bidders: DAF Concrete, Inc. and Double A&A Grading and Paving. Total Amount Not To Exceed: $4,550,000.00. 2026-1205 Deferred with a stop Pass
  70. 65 Commission District(s): 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7 CO - Change Order No. 4 to Contract No. 1281318 and Change Order No. 7 to Contract No. 1281319 Sidewalks and Roadways (Multiyear). For use by Public Works - Transportation, Roads and Drainage (R&D), and Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs (RPCA) to obtain construction services to improve sidewalks, drainage, roads, bike lanes, multi-use trails, and curb and shoulders. Seeking increase in contract funds, and to add SPLOST Category 3A to Contract 1281318. Awarded to Autaco Development, LLC and DAF Concrete, Inc.: Total Amount Not to Exceed: $2,014,321.06. 2026-1271 Approved Pass
  71. 66 Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs
  72. 67 Commission District(s): Districts 3 and 7 To approve the creation of a Georgia Power easement at Exchange Park, located at 2775 Columbia Drive, Decatur, GA 30034 (Parcel ID - 15 103 01 001). 2026-1346 Deferred with a stop Pass
  73. 68 Watershed Management
  74. 69 Commission District(s): All Watershed Management Capital Improvement Plan for 2026 through 2035 2026-1334 Approved Pass
  75. I. ITEMS FOR DECISION BY THE BOARD
  76. 71 Board of Commissioners
  77. 72 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts To Amend Previously Adopted Agenda Item 2025-0240 with an Updated Resolution to Establish Independent CIP Monitor Roles and Responsibilities. 2026-1234 Deferred with a stop Pass
  78. 73 Board of Commissioners - District 3
  79. 74 Commission District(s): District 3 To Adopt an Ordinance to Amend the Code of DeKalb County to Address Public Safety, Drifting, Unauthorized Camping and Certain Public Nuisance Behaviors. 2026-0550 Withdrawn Fail
  80. 75 Board of Commissioners - District 6
  81. 76 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts An Ordinance to Amend The Code of DeKalb County, Georgia Chapter 25 Pertaining To Water, Sewers and Sewage Disposal And For Other Purposes. 2025-1525 Deferred with a stop Pass
  82. 77 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts A Resolution Requesting the Administration to Establish Independent Civilian Oversight and Auditing For DeKalb County’s Digital Shield Initiatives and Surveillance Infrastructure 2026-0769 Deferred Pass
  83. 78 Purchasing & Contracting
  84. 78 Commission District(s): District 3 To Adopt an Ordinance to Amend the Code of DeKalb County to Address Public Safety, Drifting, Unauthorized Camping and Certain Public Nuisance Behaviors. 2026-0550 Deferred with a stop Pass
  85. 78 Commission District(s): District 3 To Adopt an Ordinance to Amend the Code of DeKalb County to Address Public Safety, Drifting, Unauthorized Camping and Certain Public Nuisance Behaviors. 2026-0550 Deferred with a stop Pass
  86. 79 Purchasing & Contracting - to FAB Committee
  87. 80 Commission District(s): All RFP - Request for Proposals No. 2025-048-RFP Financial Advisor Services (Multiyear Contract). For use by the Finance Department to obtain financial advisory services in connection with various financing transactions and programs. Awarded to Public Resources Advisory Group: Amount Not To Exceed $1,167,000.00 2026-0839 Deferred Pass
  88. 81 Purchasing & Contracting - to PWI Committee
  89. 82 Commission District(s): 3 & 7 RFQ - Request for Qualifications: 2025-113-RFQ, Design Services for Flat Shoals Parkway (SR 155) Sidewalk from Columbia Drive to Wesley Chapel Road (PI# 0019622). For use by Public Works-Transportation to obtain design services for the addition of 2.1 miles of new sidewalks on both sides of Flat Shoals Parkway to create continuous sidewalks, meet current ADA standards and installation of a protected pedestrian crossing. Recommend award to the highest scoring proposer: AtkinsRéalis USA, Inc.: Amount Not To Exceed: $3,210,410.84. 2026-1066 Approved Pass
  90. J. EXECUTIVE SESSION
  91. 84 POLICY OF NON-DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY IN COUNTY SERVICES.
  92. 85 DeKalb County Government does not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities or exclude them from participating in or receiving benefits of its services, programs, or activities, based on disability. Janet Essix, DeKalb County Government’s Employee Relations Manager and ADA Coordinator, is designated to coordinate the County’s compliance with Part 35 of the Department of Justice regulations regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act. Janet Essix may be contacted at 1300 Commerce Drive, 1st Floor, Decatur, GA 30030, 404.371.2309, to request information about access for persons with disabilities to County services, programs and activities, or to discuss a grievance regarding an impediment to such access. Ten days’ notice is requested for special accommodations.

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